Guwahati, Dec 19 : In Assam, culling process of poultry in the bird flu affected locations is almost completed. Outbreak of the dreaded disease was confirmed in 12 locations of seven districts in the State. The State Director of Veterinary Dr. Aswani Katoky told our Correspondent in Guwahati this evening that except in Sirang district, culling operation has been completed in all other locations. However, mopping and disinfection activities are on in those areas where culling has been completed.
Nearly five lakh poultry birds have been culled in the state as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, the State Government has formulated an alternative scheme to offset the losses suffered by families due to outbreak of bird flu in the avian influenza affected areas.
The State Commissioner for Veterinary Mr. Shyamlal Mewara told our Correspondent that under the programme a pair of goats or pigs would be provided to the affected families for their alternative source of livelihood. Subsidy on bank loan interests is also in the pipeline for the poultry farmers affected due to the culling operation.
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